County Board Debates Deputy Salary Cuts And Plat Delays
County board weighs cutting assessors salaries amid deputy inactivity and delayed plats. Townsley notes experienced deputies refuse work at $5.25 daily, forcing inexperienced staff to update up to Jan 1. Eight deputies expected, only three at work. preparing plats demands $50 per plat to reproduce for nonworking deputy.
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Cuty
A. Townsley
Heard
Townsley
Count Rother
J. J. Chapman
N.C. Altland
A. W. Steely
Rink To Open After City Meeting and Safety Plan
City board decisions allow the municipal rink to reopen. Ed Chapman returns to rink management. Citizens Gas and Electric will install lighting and patrols to address hazard, with river patrol duties tied to rink oversight.
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Meiuk Board
River Front
W. R. Laws
Smoeth
Ics
Citizens Gas & Plectric Co
Ed Chapman
Chapman
Robbers Fail in Two Attempts Last Night
Two burglary attempts failed last night at George Dewald cigar store on Fifth Street East and Black Sawk billiard on Fourth Street West. Police found broken glass at the rear of the Dewald store about 2 10 a m. entry was not gained. A second break in at the puttard sailor was not discovered until this morning. the burglar failed to enter. A third attempt near Louis Chapt at 1 10 this morning was interrupted.
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George Dewald
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Dewald
B. B. Green
Louis Chapt
Mustero le Quick Relief in Old Fashioned Mom Style
An excerpt extols Mustero le Quick Relief as a cure all for pains including rheumatism back aches and sprains. It claims doctors endorse it and lists ailments like chest colds and frost bite symptoms, presenting a period tone of a home remedy advertisement.
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Snig
Macy
Small Incomes Linked to Aid Needs in Social Meeting
At a monthly Social Westive meeting the superintendent reported December cases totaling 172 with 20 in food aid and 21 in housing assistance. Most cases cited old age unemployment and disability, with 14 employed, and requests included an oil stove for an elderly woman to cook in a single room.
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Atv
Forgery Suspect Ebersole Arrested in Naples
Chief J A Chidwell received a telegram from Naples stating George Ebersole, wanted on forgery charges, is in custody. Ebersole allegedly forged George Swift’s signature on two checks for 18 and 20 dollars drawn on Black Hawk National Bank, cashed by J J Dunnwald and A J Wittick, with a later returned $10 personal check marked no funds.
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J. AD. Chidwell
Alinneapoli
George Ebersole
Col. B. Henderson
Sher
Ebersole
Ubersole
John T. Swift
J. J. Dunnwald
A. J. Wittick
Erie railroad leader predicts lower earnings next year
Frederick D. Underwood president of the Erie railroad replies to a local inquiry. He cautions there is a chance for reduced gross earnings due to higher costs and stagnant rail revenues. He notes increased living costs affect lumber traffic and may curb net earnings.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frederick D. Underwood
Erie Railroad
Curls That Last and Look Natural
An advertisement touts using ataipa water to moisten each hair strand before curling to achieve natural curls and waves that resist wind and perspiration. It claims the method costs only a few cents and helps retain curls, soften, gloss, and add fullness.
Fashion Forecast Promises Colorful Spring Sportwear
A chaotic preview notes spring and summer trends with rainbow hues and multi colored sport crates, short shirts, neop as soft backlines, and greys and mixtures dominating. Prices rise as worsted fabrics gain value, with wool costs cited as the reason.
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Waterloo
Sport
Maputo
Uew Wits
Britain Building Giant Submarines
Washington reports that Britain has constructed a large number of submarines since the outbreak of the European war. The latest repair reached government offices and Britain is evolving a Miknot class submarine of about 4,090 tons. Naval officers discuss a 33 knot submersible and compare to the fastest German craft. A separate report claims Spain is stockpiling munitions while sending large quantities to the Entente powers.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Tthis
Japan Holds Back Shells for Reserve as War Talk Persists
Reported by military observers that Japan reserves two shells for every 100 produced for the Allies. The move signals preparation for future contingencies despite global discussions of an enduring peace after the war.
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Japan
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